While the chairlifts haven’t been shut off yet, skiers are experiencing very windy conditions, with gusts of up to 85km/h.

It was easier to walk to the shops than to have to dig the car out for the trip. Picture: Jason EdwardsSource:News Corp Australia

The snow has also drifted to the lower slopes, spreading to outer areas, including Oberon in the Central West and onto the northern tablelands.

The SES has also released a severe weather warning for the lower regions, with gale force winds expected for the southern highlands, Wollongong, Goulburn and higher parts of the central ranges.

Falls Creek is blanketed with a massive 130cm of snow in only a few days. Cars disappear under the snow, Mitch Wallenhoffer begins the hour plus long dig. Picture: Jason Edwards.Source:News Corp Australia

Strong westerlies up to 90km/h are expected on this afternoon.

Wind gusts in Sydney could hit 70km/h by mid afternoon and the associated wind chill could make the day’s top temperature of 17 degrees feel more like 11.

The snow is expected to taper off by the weekend and windy conditions to ease by Friday.

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